Recent findings by researchers from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia and journalism organization Orb Media that found that 93% of bottled water showed signs of microplastic contamination, with an average of 10.4 and 314 particles per liter larger and smaller than 100 microns in size, respectively.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published a resource for those who work with nanomaterials on how to prevent exposures.

The DGCCRF also found other unlisted nanoparticles in 33 products including titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, iron and zinc oxides.

Scientists from the Russian National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS) have created new biodegradable, living bandage.

Finnish Company Stora Enso launched their bio-based lignin product last month, LineoTM, which can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination, insulation materials, and more.